Meeting notes
1/15/2022
January 15, 2022 EC reunion informal meeting notes
(written by Leslie Wilson)
People present:
Bill Hall, Craig Locke, Jon Saunders, Leslie Wilson
This was a quick meeting considering the 49ers were playing.
Bill shared his experience going on his recent 5 day cruise from Long Beach to Mexico on Princess Cruise Lines. He said they felt very safe (concerning Covid) since they all had to be vaccinated and show a negative test within 48 hours of leaving. On the ship, everyone had to wear a mask indoors and staff served the food instead of self-serve at the buffets. They also had people checking to make sure you washed your hands before going into the buffet.
If this is something people would like to do for a 45th reunion, we thought it would be a good idea to go with a travel agency so they can manage the reservations, etc. We also felt that we should do another reunion at a location (similar to our 40th) in addition to this.
We would like to continue to have our classmates post any “informal” gatherings on Facebook or on our website so we can stay connected. Along those lines, Leslie invited everyone to come to Dreamin’ Dog Brewery this Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. to enjoy great beer and great music by Legal Addiction Band. (a cover band that is managed by her husband). The address is 2501 West Taron Court, Elk Grove:
We made another zoom mtg. for Sunday, May 1 at 4:00 P.M. to discuss our amazing upcoming get together at Tim Pogson’s house. (Saturday, June 25). You can find the Zoom details on the FB page. If you're not on FB, reply to this email and I'll send you the details.
Best,
Jon
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11/7/2021
EC 40th Reunion Recap - meeting notes (thanks Leslie Wilson)
Reunion recap meeting notes 11/7/2021
People who attended:
Bill Hall, Tim Pogson, Brian Pennebaker, Janis Dingman, Carolyn Chee, Leslie Wilson, Jon Saunders, Craig Locke
Overall
Everyone felt the reunion was a success! Suggestions from classmates for future reunions:
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Many felt they would’ve liked more time to visit. It was suggested to add a breakfast, picnic, or some kind of gathering the day following the formal evening.
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Some wanted the evening to go later than 11:00 P.M.
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Food/bar service could’ve been faster – need 2 bartenders and more staff to serve?
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We need to have informal gatherings every 6 months, or yearly at least to keep people connected. Tim Pogson already offered his house for our first one Saturday, June 25, 2022. Mark your calendar now!
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Since this one was such a success, we will have a 45th formal event and expect more classmates to attend, which means we need to find a larger venue (and which could mean more $) Is any classmate a member of Del Paso Country Club or a member of a community that has venues that we may use for a discount or free of charge? (like Del Paso Country Club)
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It was suggested to find classmates that are willing to make a large monetary donation.
We also need to “tap” into classmates businesses or “ties” and what they are willing to donate (i.e winery, floral, lodging, catering, bands, etc.)
Please email us with any leads or post on FB now instead of waiting 5 more years so we can keep a “file” of this information.
Financials
Janis reported we have $798 after paying all expenses. This will be kept in the bank for future reunions. Janis stated there should be a second person on the account. Leslie volunteered.
Next virtual meeting
We thought it would be a good idea to continue periodic “virtual meetings” to keep our class active and in touch. Mark your calendar to come virtually Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM
In Memoriam
Everyone appreciated the pictures honoring our classmates that passed. We missed some classmates and need all of your help to check the list and let us know via the website, email or FB who we have missed. We'll add the list to the web site to make it easier to find. Here's the current list that we're aware of:
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Wayne Bellis
Kelsey Davenport
Gregory Granger
Brooks Haden
Lloyd Harp
Steve Keyawa
Jay Kuenne
Tracy Khuen
Chris Marine
Lisa Monte Glass
Steve Nannini
David Rawlings
Philip Reilly
Michael Sanchez
Jeffrey Scott
John Scribner
Keith Evan Sutton
Alan Virdee
John Zahnley
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10/3/2021
EC 40th Reunion Meeting Notes (thanks Leslie Wilson!!)
Reunion notes 10/3/21
Attendees: Janis Dingman, Jon Saunders, Leslie Wilson, Bill Hall, John Hunt, Peggi and Stacey Jones, Carolyn Lee, Craig Locke, Constance Murphy, Brian Pennebaker, Lisha Taketa
“Informal Get-Together” Friday, Oct. 22 6:30 P.M. EC Football Game vs. Del Campo
So far, we have approximately 20 people coming! Leslie is buying pre-paid $5 tickets on Friday,
Oct. 15. Fill out the RSVP on the FB page or website by Oct. 14. You will pay her at the gate that night. Be there by 6:45 P.M. There will be a “roped off” section only for us under the press box.
People who have RSVP for themselves and/or guests: Debbie Downer Greenberg, Janis Herald Dingman, Tracy Jones, Christine Martini Anderson, Larry Meadows, Vicky Prunty, Lisha Tessen Taketa, Bob Venable, Craig Locke, Tim Rieger, Hotrod Rockwell, and Leslie Wilson.
Reunion on the Delta King
Tickets
Janis reported we have 79 people confirmed. She is in the process of sending the final payment to Delta King. Jon is taking the link to sign up down.
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*If, for some reason, a classmate just found out about the reunion, there is a remote chance we can add 1 or 2 after today. Contact via facebook or our website.
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Upon arrival at the Delta King, each attendee will check in at the front table.* They will receive a wristband for entry purposes, their meal ticket, their name tag, and a “questionnaire” to complete for prizes, and a raffle ticket. They will then proceed to the “photo area” where they will have their picture taken by our professional photographer we hired! (Thank you Janis) The photographer will be taking candid shots after the “formal” pictures at the beginning which will be posted on a website where people can print them at no cost or buy higher quality photos from the photrapher.
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*Thank you to the following people who will be at the front table assisting between 5:30-6:30: Lisa Hall, Constance Murphy and her sister.
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Venue Set up/Clean up
These people volunteered to help set up Friday, Oct. 22 at 12:00 noon in the Paddlewheel Room on the Delta King – Constance Murphy, Tim Pogson, Hotrod Rockwell, Lisha Taketa, and Peggi & Stacey Jones.
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Clean-Up volunteers: Bill & Lisa Hall, Peggi & Stacey Jones, Vicky Prunty.
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Lisha Taketa is notifying the DJ he can set up at 4:00 P.M. on the day of our reunion.
Program
Brian Pennebaker and Carolyn Lee have some great ice breakers and fun prizes!
Schedule/Details
6:00 Everyone comes
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Toast
7:45 Game
8:15 Dancing/Mingling
11:00 Over/Clean Up* as long as hotel guests do not complain about music being too loud. If this is a problem, we will have to end by 10:00 P.M. per Delta King contract.
Leslie Wilson (with Jon’s help) will e-mail all attendees with parking suggestions, etc.
Tables
Stacey Jones created a “What Happened in 1981” bookmark that will be on the tables.
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Leslie Wilson made EC logos to go in the white lanterns on the tables and purchased battery-operated candles to go inside.
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Each guest will receive a complimentary champagne flute with a decorative Eagle wine charm.
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Other
John Hunt and Tim Pogson have put together a beautiful display to honor those who are no longer with us. Hotrod Rockwell is graciously donating the champagne for the toast.
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Lisha Taketa is donating flowers for the check-in table and bar.
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Peggi & Stacey Jones and Leslie Wilson will donate a “basket” for a raffle.
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Craig Locke is donating EC memorabilia for people to look at. If anyone else has some EC stuff they don’t want anymore, bring it to add to the table.
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Masks
Delta King is required to follow all Covid 19 guidelines provided by The California Department of Public Heal in the Industry Guidance for Private Venues and Events.
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Currently, masks are required indoors unless eating or drinking. This is subject to change.
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PLEASE RESPECT EVERYONE AND DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL
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8/29/2021
EC 40th Reunion Meeting Notes (thanks Leslie Wilson !!)
Reunion notes August 29, 2021
Attendees: Bill Hall. John Hunt, Carolyn Lee Chee, Leslie Inman Wilson, Constance Murphy, Peggi Minke Jones and Stacey Jones, Brian Pennebaker
Attendees/Finances –
Leslie shared an update Janis Dingman sent her:
There are 81 (yep Carolyn pointed out what a coincidence) classmates and guests that have paid. There are a few payments she is still waiting on.
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Program -
Brian has a couple of games in mind that includes an ice breaker and another game. Peggi and Stacey Jones and Leslie Wilson will provide a prize for the games.
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Memorial -
John Hunt shared that Tim Pogson and John are working on a special wall to honor our classmates who have passed away.
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Decorations -
Leslie showed the lanterns that will be on each table with the El Camino Logo. She will look into buying battery operated lights to go inside.
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Favors -
It was suggested that we look into getting engraved glasses as favors and having a “champagne toast” if we have the funds. Shipping is astronomical so if anyone knows of a local company that does engraved glasses at a reasonable price, please e-mail Leslie at linmanmom@yahoo.com.
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Stacey formatted a book mark with “What Happened in 1981 Facts”. Leslie or Janis will print them, Leslie can laminate and add a ribbon. These will be at each place setting. Stacey is also working on the nametags with pictures from the yearbook. He is going to use the previous yearbook picture if there is no senior picture.
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We need one or two more people (preferably not class of ’81) to help out at the front table. Constance said she would ask her sister.
Next Zoom Meeting - Sunday, October 3, at 4:00 PM PST - email ecclassof81@gmail.com or see FB events for Zoom details.
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8/1/2021
EC 40th Reunion Meeting Notes (thanks Leslie Wilson !!)
Reunion notes August 1, 2021
Attendees: Jon Saunders, Janis Herald. Bill Hall. Peggi Minke Jones and Stacey Jones, Brian Pennebaker
Attendees/Finances – Janis
Janis reported 70 people have RSVP’d, 64 have paid. Waiting for payment from 6. We are awaiting next payment total from Delta King and will pay it upon receiving this. Janis reported currently we have enough money to pay for the venue and DJ with almost $700 left - thanks to many people who donated more than the ticket cost.
The last day for the $90 price is August 15. Cost will go up to $125 and stay that amount until the final RSVP deadline of Oct. 1.
Missing Persons
Peggy and Stacey Jones have contacted found many on the list and reached out. We do not “count” them as being found unless they respond.
Program
Brian shared ideas on games Icebreakers. One is to hand out a paper with questions for people to complete, then to pick a completed form for an exciting prize. Another, was to have people answer EC “trivia” questions and the one who answers the most correctly, wins prize. He also suggested a possible dance contest!
Decorations
Leslie shared she will print EC designs on vellum paper to be put in large white lanterns for centerpieces for each table. She will also work with Stacey to design and print “bookmarks” with 1981 facts to be put near place settings. She is willing to look into “engraved” drinking glasses if we have more funds.
Other
Stacey volunteered to design the name tags with graduation picture. He will send it to Leslie or Janis to print.
Stacey is ordering 200 green bracelets with “ECHS 40th Reunion” on them that people will receive upon arrival. This way we will be able to make sure we don’t get other people on the Delta King “crashing” our reunion.
Janis will make “meal cards” that people will receive at front table and put at their place setting so Delta King knows what entrée they ordered.
Memorial Table – Tim Pogson and John Hunt volunteered to do this.
Need Help
There were many people who said they were willing to help on the original form. Leslie stated we could use more help in:
1. People to work at the front table checking in (would be nice to have guests or classmates from another year so we don’t have to miss our reunion.
2. Setting up with decorations (2 hours before event start – 4:00)
3. Cleaning up decorations
4. 2 Bouquets of green/white flower arrangement in vases for sign in table and bar.
Next Zoom Meeting - Sunday, August 29 at 4:00 PM PST
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6/6/2021
EC 40th Reunion Meeting Notes (thanks Leslie Wilson !!)
June 6, 2021
Attendees: Janis Herald Dingman, Leslie Inman Wilson, Bill Hall, Seth Johnson, Peggi Minke-Jones & Stacey Jones, Craig Locke, Brian Pennebaker, Vicky Prunty, Jon Saunders, Lisha Tessen-Taketa, Bob Venable, Carolyn Lee Chee
Venue –
After listening to input, we are “going ahead” with procuring the Delta King as our 40th Reunion Venue! Vicky is sending them questions/clarifications about contract and will be meeting with them to hopefully sign the contract this Wednesday. As soon as we have the signed contract, the tickets and information on how to buy them will be posted on Facebook page and the website.
Thank you to 5 of our alums who graciously “fronted” money for the initial deposit. ($1000). We will open up signups and payment later this week if all goes well.
Ticket prices will be:
As soon as the process opens -July 15 $75
July 16- Aug. 15 $90
Aug. 16-Oct. 1 $125
The final deadline to buy tickets is Oct. 1
There will be an option to donate money for scholarships to help others. If someone requests financial assistance, they will need to pay ½ ($37.50) by July 15. This is only for the alum, not guests. There will be no financial assistance after July 15.
We need at least 40 tickets sold by July 15 to cover half the total fee which is due 90 days before the event.
Food - 3 options:
Roasted Half-Chicken Zatar Rub Marinade, couscous, with a lemon vinaigrette sauce
New York Steak with a roasted shallot deme-glaze and roasted potatoes
Wild Mushroom Risotto (vegetarian option)
Dessert is included with all meals.
DJ -
Tom Sterling from the days of KWOD 106.5. He is professional and is giving us a fantastic price! ($500 with $100 tip)
Contacts -
Peggi Minke/Jones with her husband Stacey have worked on locating people from the “missing classmates” list. They have “found” 14 more classmates! We are asking everyone to check the missing classmates list. Go on the EC website (see link at end of notes) and click on “missing classmates” at the top. If you have contact with someone on the list, give them the website info. and ask them to fill out the contact form.
Online Silent Auction – Peggi and Stacey are exploring the option of organizing an “online silent auction” where classmates can put together a “theme basket” (or gift cards, time – shares, etc) before the reunion where people can bid on the items. Then the “winner” would pick up the item won at the reunion. If you have anything you are willing to donate, send a message through FB or the website.
Program – Brian Pennebaker is willing to put together some ideas. Bill Hall has contacted Coach Dimino and Coach Calcagno to see if they could “make an appearance”.
Other –
Stacey Jones graciously offered to buy green wristbands that will say “El Camino 40th Reunion, Oct. 23, 2021 so people can be identified as EC alum so others on the boat will not come into our event.
There will be a check-in table to pick up name tag and food menu choice card. Maybe we can get a couple of people that went to EC but graduated a different year.
Picnic – Ancil Hoffman Park June 27, 11am – a BBQ with hot coals will be supplied if you want to bring something to cook. Bring your own food to BBQ and eat. Or bring a picnic lunch and enjoy.
Next Zoom Meeting – New date for next meeting is Sunday, August 1 at 4:00pm
5/16/2021
ECHS 40th Reunion Meeting Notes (thanks Leslie Wilson !!)
May 16, 2021
Attendees: Janis Herald Dingman, Jon Saunders, Leslie Inman Wilson, Bob Venable, Bill Hall, Constance Murphy, Hotrod Rockwell, Lisha Tessen Taketa, Craig Locke
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We have a date and place for the “official” 40th Reunion! It is going to be Saturday, October 23 at 6:00 P.M. at the Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Avenue, Carmichael. This will be a “sit down” dinner with choice of : Tri-Tip, Baked Chicken, or Vegetarian and will include: Salad, Baked Potato, Vegetables, Coffee or Tea, and Dessert! The price of attending will also include: insurance, 2 security guards, and entertainment. There will be a “no-host” bar. RSVP details coming soon...stay tuned.
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Janis has opened up a checking account and is working on the logistics of making reservations and paying. More details to follow!
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Lisha has two fantastic DJ prospects and has playlists for everything you can imagine for the evening! Thanks to all who have given her song ideas from our high school days!
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There is a tentative date for the “informal” gathering. It will be Friday, Oct. 22 at the El Camino Homecoming Football game. It is only tentative because of Covid restrictions still but anticipate this to happen! Times and details at a later date when finalized. We are hoping we can have a “reserved section” for the Class of ’81! Constance volunteered to be in charge of our “alum float” for the evening. Just kidding…. She did mention (jokingly) having one though!
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Bill spoke about the “informal” picnic on June 26 at 11:00 A.M. at Ancil Hoffman Park.
Our next planning meeting (on zoom) is Sunday, June 6 at 4:00 P.M. All are welcome!
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4/18/2021
ECHS 40th Reunion Meeting Notes (thanks Leslie Wilson !!)
April 18, 2021
People in Attendance:
Peggi Stacey Jones, Constance Murphy, Bill Hall, Craig Locke, Victoria Prunty, Leslie Wright, Carolyn Lee Chee - Lyndon Chee, Leslie Wilson, Brian Pennebaker, Jon Saunders
Thanks to everyone that could join!!
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Venues – Craig/Colleen
Craig said Colleen contacted many places. Since Colleen was not at the meeting, Craig said he would reach out to Colleen and ask her for the information of venues. Many venues still aren't booking events yet, so that's the current challenge until they open up.
Vicky suggested asking everyone about which venue they would like. Leslie suggested checking price ranges of venues, then could give everyone a choice out of 2 or 3 that seem reasonable.
Craig reported Gibbons Rec Center would cost approximately: $800-$1000. ($500 for 4 hrs, $50 each hr. after, $150 if have alcohol, $150 insurance. It does not include food or bar service.
Bill Hall said Frank Calcagno and Jim Dimino are on The Dante Club’s board and maybe they could “make an appearance” at the reunion.
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Cost per person Survey results (Jon):
Up to $50 – 8
Up to $75 – 18
Up to $100 – 19
Jon suggested we use Up to $75 since covers the majority of the people.
Classmate contacts (Jon):
He has connected with approximately 110 people through website, e-mail, or Facebook.
Peggi (Minke) Jones and her husband, Stacey volunteered to help find “missing people” on the list. They also said they would be willing to look into virtual silent auctions to help raise money before the event. (to assist in paying the deposit, etc.)
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Carolyn Lee said she would set up an “e-vite” list.
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Program – Brian Pennebaker volunteered to work on a “program” and ideas for the night event. (could include: ice breaker, slide show, 1981 trivia)
Leslie Wright is willing to help with “computer needs”.
Priority: Current Needs
1. Finances – someone to open an account and be willing to manage the money going in and out using a spreadsheet. Should have 2 people and require both people have to sign when writing checks. This is a fairly high priority to have in place soon so accounts/processes can be setup soon. Please let us know if anyone is willing to help with this.
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As we get more teams in place we'll be contacting folks that said they would be willing to help so we can setup some teams to cover various areas.
Next meeting is Sunday, May 16. Zoom details to follow. Everyone is invited, we want/need your input and help!!
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3/21/2021 - Leslie Inman Wilson - We had a great start at our first EC 40th reunion meeting! We have a small, but mighty crew just beginning to look at venues. We would like to have a "meet and greet" on a Friday and then a dinner/event the next day. We are thinking October would be a good month-it will give us a little more time with the Covid complications and it is before the holidays. Thank you
Jon Saunders, Janis Dingman, Bill Hall, Constance Murphy, Colleen M Youngblood, Craig Locke and Carolyn Lee for getting the ball rolling!
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